CFO / Finance Director (Pre-IPO)

ACCA Careers; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 9,000,000 - 15,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking a high-caliber CFO based in Hong Kong to lead finance and pre-IPO readiness for a fast-growing utilities group. The role covers strategic finance, governance, treasury, budgeting, and building a scalable finance function with robust controls.

You will drive capital raising, liaise with auditors, sponsors, and regulators, and ensure listing readiness to create long-term value. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of finance leadership, deep HK capital markets knowledge, and a

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Experience in energy/utilities or capital-intensive industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong capital markets, listing rules, and IPO readiness.
• Proven track record in corporate finance, fundraising, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior finance executive and adviser to the Board.
• Develop and execute the financial strategy to grow the business and create value.
• Build and scale the finance function with robust processes, controls, and governance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash flow optimization, and financial planning.
• Coordinate IPO readiness activities with sponsors, auditors, legal counsel, tax advisors, and regulators.
• Lead capital-raising initiatives and strategic transactions including M&A.
• Oversee statutory reporting, audit, tax, and risk management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial planning

M&A experience

Stakeholder management

IPO readiness

Regulatory compliance

Team building

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Financial modelling

ERP systems

Job description

The Company

A fast-growing utilities group is looking for a high-caliber CFO based in Hong Kong to build up finance functions and manage pre-IPO preparation.

The Role

Strategic Finance & Leadership

• Serve as the senior finance executive and trusted advisor to the Board of Directors.
• Develop and execute the company's overall financial strategy to support business growth and long-term value creation.
• Build, lead, and scale the finance organization, establishing robust financial processes, systems, controls, and governance frameworks.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and cash flow optimization.

IPO & Capital Markets

• Lead and coordinate all finance-related workstreams for a potential Hong Kong pre-IPO and listing readiness program.
• Work closely with external advisors including IPO sponsors, auditors, legal counsel, tax advisors, reporting accountants, and regulatory parties.
• Ensure compliance with Hong Kong listing requirements, financial reporting standards, and corporate governance expectations.
• Establish internal controls, reporting infrastructure, and financial policies required for listed company readiness.

Corporate Finance & Fundraising

• Lead capital raising initiatives, including equity financing, strategic investments, debt financing, and other funding activities.
• Support strategic transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and investment evaluations.
• Prepare business plans, financial models, board materials, and investor presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, financial institutions, and other key external stakeholders.

Financial Operations & Governance

• Oversee statutory reporting, audit, tax, treasury, and risk management activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial discipline, and risk management practices across the organization.
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred.
• Approximately 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Prior experience within energy, utilities, renewable energy, power, infrastructure, or related capital-intensive industries is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong capital markets, listing regulations, and IPO readiness requirements.
• Proven track record in corporate finance, fundraising, capital raising, and stakeholder management.
• Experience working closely with external parties including auditors, legal advisors, tax consultants, reporting accountants, and financial institutions.
• Candidates may come from either:
  • Big 4 accounting firms combined with senior finance leadership experience in Hong Kong listed companies; or
  • Investment banking, transaction advisory, capital markets, or IPO-focused financial services backgrounds, complemented by in-house corporate finance and leadership experience.
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and capable of building teams and processes from the ground up.
• Strong commercial acumen, leadership capability, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Fluent in both Mandarin and English.